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Iranian Jewish MP Calls Netanyahu ‘Bloodsucking Criminal’

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The Iranian lawmaker representing the country’s Jews has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rants against the Islamic Republic, saying he is “a bloodsucking” criminal who has a hand in the massacre of innocents and the occupation of Palestinian lands.
World

Trump’s Travel Ban Once Again Blocked

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A federal judge in Hawaii has blocked US President Trump’s revised travel ban just hours before it was due to go into effect, marking another stinging blow to the administration.
IFP Exclusive

Syria Gov’t, Opposition Keen to End Conflict: Analyst

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A senior political commentator believes that all parties to the ongoing conflict in Syria, including the Assad government and the opposition groups, have the will to the end the six-year war.
IFP Exclusive

Viral Video Shows How Attempt to Break World Record Leads to Seizure

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A young Iranian man was trying to break the world record of underwater breath-holding in the middle of a live TV show, but he was not that much successful in doing it.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Researchers Gain Access to ALBA Facilities

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Iranian government has prepared the ground for Iranian researchers and experimentalists to use the facilities of Spain’s ALBA Synchrotron, particularly its synchrotron [accelerator].
Media Wire

Former Chief of Iran’s State Broadcaster to Run for President

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Former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Ezzatollah Zarghami announced on Wednesday that he would seek the presidency in the May election.
IFP Exclusive

Arabs’ Efforts to Normalise Ties with Israel Doomed to Failure: Iran’s Speaker

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Iranian Parliament speaker says the ongoing efforts by certain Arab countries to normalise their ties with the Israeli regime will finally backfire.
Custom

Tajiks Hold ‘Great Feast’ to Mark Persian New Year

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People in Tajikistan celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, by setting a special table with seven items beginning with the Persian /m/ sound.
IFP Exclusive

UK Following US Steps in Breaking Promises to Iran: MP

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An Iranian MP lashed out at Britain for failing to fulfil its commitments to Iran based on a uranium contract, saying London will keep breaking its promises to Iran for as long as it can.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian People Celebrate Persian Fire Festival

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Charshanbe Soori is a prelude to Nowruz (the Iranian New Year), and is celebrated with firework displays and the jumping over of fires. Mixed nuts and berries are also served during the celebration.
Media Wire

Iran May Send Pilgrims to This Year’s Hajj: FM Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the country may send nationals to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rituals this year.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Speaker Blasts Saudi Invasion of Yemen as Genocide

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Iranian Parliament speaker has slammed the Saudi invasion of Yemen as an all-out war against a nation, adding a genocide is taking place in the country.
IFP Exclusive

Iran, Russia, Turkey Reaffirm Reinforcement of Syria Ceasefire

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In a joint statement issued at the ongoing Syria talks in Astana, Iran, Russia, and Turkey stressed the consolidation of truce in Syria, and decided to hold the next round of talks in May.
IFP Exclusive

Thailand: A Role Model for Ecotourism

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Thailand is among the world’s top tourist destinations as it annually draws millions of people from around the globe and can be a role model for other countries, particularly Iran.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 15

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Media Wire

49 Works by 32 Iranian Artists at Christie’s Dubai

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An exhibition of 163 artworks by the most sought-after Iranian, Arab and Turkish artists will be held in Dubai March 16-18, and then auctioned on March 18 at Christie’s upcoming sale of modern and contemporary art in the Middle East.
Media Wire

Sharp Rise in Number of Foreign Media Covering Iran’s Beauties

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The presence of foreign media in Iran for preparing reports and documentaries about the country’s tourist attractions has seen a considerable rise since the landmark nuclear deal with major world powers in July 2015.
IFP Coverage

Astana Talks to Wait for Syrian Opposition to Arrive

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The Syria peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan, were postponed to Thursday after the Syrian armed opposition announced they would participate in the third round of the talks.
IFP Coverage

Iran’s Persepolis Defeated by Qatar’s Al Rayyan in ACL

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Iranian professional football club Persepolis suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al Rayyan of Qatar in the 2017 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.
Urban

Plaza Opened in Heart of Square in Central Tehran

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In a ceremony attended by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the plaza of Valiasr Square was unveiled. The square is one of the major...
IFP Exclusive

Islamic Virtual Network Needed to Counter West’s Cyber Colonialism

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An Iranian academic underlined the need for a virtual network for Muslims as a countermeasure against the cyber colonialism of the West.
IFP Exclusive

Iranians Running ‘No to Road Accidents’ Campaign

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Under a campaign titled ‘No to Road Accidents’, Iranian people are coming together to reduce the high number of road accidents ahead of Nowruz holidays.
Lifestyle

Iranian People Warned against Use of Dangerous Firecrackers

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Head coach of a popular Iranian football club has advised people to take necessary precautions on Chaharshanbeh Soori, a fire festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year, and do their best have a good time instead of endangering their lives.
Custom

‘Nowruz Khani’, Tradition to Show Gratitude towards Spring’s Arrival

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Every year, a couple of weeks before the arrival of spring, traditional singers known as Nowruz Khans herald the arrival of spring in the villages of northern Iran by singing and playing their instruments.
Media Wire

Iran’s Population Increases to Nearly 80m: National Census

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The findings of the recent National Population and Housing Census show Iran's population is over 79.92 million, which is about 4.77 million more compared to the previous figure registered by the census conducted in the Iranian year 1390
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